How To Get a Caregiver Job
January 8, 2009
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How To Get a Caregiver Job
Caregiver job is probably the most prominent among any other jobs available for Filipino workers. A common entry to obtain an open permit after completing the two of three years provision set by Immigration Canada for live-in caregivers.
The most common way to work in Canada is through the live-in caregiver program. Overseas Filipino Workers from Hongkong, Israel and other parts of Asia find it easy to get a visa to work in Canada. However, direct workers from the Philippines take ages to wait before a visa is granted so they usually apply as OFW to many Asian countries and later acquire a permit to work in Canada.
What are the usual way to get a Caregiver job either International or Local?
Many Filipino who work for many years in Canada with a landed status may sponsor their family members and relatives from the Philippines. The cheapest and fastest way to help a family member or anybody is through direct hiring either by the person himself/herself or by recommendation to an employer who is willing to sponsor a caregiver from overseas.
Another option is through agencies. For international and local applicants, they should be well aware that most agencies require huge amounts of placement fees which are truly heavy in the pocket and that is true whether you apply internationally or locally. The bitter part is, most of us are fooled by this agencies but because of our determination to earn dollar, we do everything we could until the last cent we have or even bury with lots of debt and yet the assurance to get the job is indefinite. The issue on release upon-arrival should be given attention so as to avoid it, our initiative to at least be extra careful when dealing with those agencies should be encouraged.
Network and Socialize
It is easy to find a job when you are in Canada. Meeting and socializing with other people offer a great chance to know and get a good connection with them. If possible, ask for their contact numbers courteously and keep them for future use. YMCA (world wide and local) offers many services.Don’t forget your local ethnic community groups, social groups and church groups. These can offer some valuable connections.  Networking and connecting with people even if you don’t need a job right at the moment will go a long way for potential future opportunities.
Internet Tools
And, probably the most accessible method of all is through the internet. The internet is like a huge library where you can find anything you want. Many agencies or people post their ads for a certain job for you to choose from. Try Craigslist, KIJIJI.com or Kijiji.ca (Canada) But again, be careful when dealing with anyone online. No on should charge you a fee - collecting recruitment fee is illegal in Canada. The most important thing you should remember is NOT to make any transaction over the phone or email when money is involved. Apply personally to the agency and you have the right to ask for their business permit before doing any transaction with them.
Good luck!
Contributed by: WT
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